2-Wire HOME PORTAL 100SW User manual

Installation Guide for Models 100S and 100SW

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Owner’s Record
The serial number is located on the bottom of your 2Wire HomePortal. Record the serial number in the space provided here and refer to it
when you call Customer Care.
Serial Number:__________________________
Safety Information
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your HomePortal to rain or moisture.
• To avoid electrical shock, do not open the HomePortal. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
• Never install modem, cable, or telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
• Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.
• Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.
• Use caution when installing or modifying cable or telephone lines.
• Avoid using your modem during an electrical storm.
• Do not use your modem or a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
• A socket outlet should be as close as possible to the unit and easily accessible.

Contents
Networking Technology Overview
Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
HomePortal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Home Phoneline Networking (HomePNA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Step 1: Getting Started
First: Locate your HomePortal key code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Second: Remove or disable conflicting applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Third: Check your computer’s browser and system requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Browser Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Step 2: Connect Your First Computer to the HomePortal
Choose a computer and connection type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Ethernet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Check your connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
USB Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Install the 2Wire Gateway USB driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Check your connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Home Phoneline Networking (HomePNA) Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Check your connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Network with Ethernet Hub or Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Check your connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Wireless Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Check your connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Step 3: Install the HomePortal Software
Installing the HomePortal Setup Wizard on Windows PCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Starting the Setup Wizard manually on Windows PCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Installing the HomePortal Setup Wizard on Macintosh computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Step 4: Add Computers to the Network
Choose a computer and connection type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
USB Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Home Phoneline Networking (HomePNA) Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Wireless Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

The HomePortal Indicator Lights
HomePortal indicator and status lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Diagnosing connection problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
POWER indicator light is not lit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
BROADBAND LINK indicator light is red . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
HOME NETWORK indicator light is not lit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Appendix A: 2Wire Wireless Adapter Installation
2Wire Wireless PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Installing the Wireless PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Installing Drivers For Windows 98SE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Installing Drivers For Windows ME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Installing Drivers For Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Installing Drivers For Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
2Wire Wireless USB Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Installing the Wireless USB Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Installing Drivers For Windows 98SE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Installing Drivers For Windows ME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Installing Drivers For Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Installing Drivers For Windows XP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Appendix B: Third-party Wireless Adapter Configuration
Locate the serial number and wireless encryption key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Agere ORiNOCO PC Card - Silver or Gold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Cisco Aironet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
D-Link Air DWL-650 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Apple AirPort card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Other wireless Ethernet adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Wireless configuration with Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Regulatory Information
Declaration of Conformity
License Agreement
Limited Hardware Warranty

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Networking Technology Overview
A home network consists of two or more computers that have been connected so they can “talk” with each
other. Individual users can now connect to Web servers worldwide through the Internet, a global computer
network. A home network enables computer users in a household to share one Internet connection, share
files without trading disks, and share peripherals such as printers and external drives. Several technologies
are available to connect or “network” computers. These technologies include:
•Ethernet
• Universal Serial Bus (USB)
•HomePNA
• Wireless
Ethernet
Ethernet is a technology that lets you create a home
network using special wiring such as the dark gray
cable included with the HomePortal. Many new
computers are shipped with a built-in Ethernet adapter.
If you have this kind of computer, you can use
Ethernet cable to connect the Ethernet connection jack on the computer to the LOCAL
ETHERNET port on the HomePortal. You can identify an Ethernet connection jack by its
rectangular shape and size, which is slightly larger than a standard telephone jack. Ethernet is
recommended if your primary computer will be in the same room as the HomePortal.
For today’s home networks, you do not necessarily need Ethernet. Alternatives such as USB
and HomePNA are equally effective and let you network your computers without special
wiring.
USB
Most computers and digital devices manufactured in
the last few years come with USB connections. USB
ports, which are small and rectangular, are located on
the back of the computer. Desktop computers
typically have two USB ports, and notebook
computers commonly have one. USB connection is
recommended if your primary computer will be in the same room as the HomePortal.

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HomePortal
The 2Wire HomePortal residential gateway makes it possible to create a home network using any of the
above technologies. By enabling you to connect the computers in your home, the HomePortal provides you
with all the benefits of networking, including the ability to share one Internet connection among all the
computers and computer users in your household.
The HomePortal securely delivers rich content such as games and music from the Internet, distributing it to
multiple simultaneous users within your household. The HomePortal is easy to install and as easy to use as
browsing the Web. The HomePortal also makes it easy to share printers, MP3 players, Internet radios,
game consoles and other Internet devices.
The HomePortal enables high-speed, always-connected Internet access to the computers on your home
network—while keeping your private files safe from Internet hackers. The firewall and denial-of-service
attack protection built into the HomePortal keeps your data safe.
Home Phoneline Networking (HomePNA)
The HomePortal supports the HomePNA (Home Phoneline
Networking Alliance) protocol. Home phoneline networking
uses HomePNA technology to allow you to connect computers
in different rooms using your home’s existing telephone wiring.
To create a home phoneline network, you need either a PCI HomePNA card installed into
your computer or an external HomePNA adapter. These devices make it possible to connect
each additional computer through the phoneline.
Home phoneline networking (HomePNA) is recommended for connecting secondary
computers to your HomePortal if those computers are in the same room as the HomePortal,
and for connecting computers in other rooms to the HomePortal.
Wireless
Wireless networking uses radio waves to connect your computers to
your network. A PC Card (PCMCIA) wireless adapter looks like a flat,
metal credit card with a piece of black plastic attached at one end.
Other types of wireless adapters can be attached using a USB connector. Wireless technology
is recommended for networking computers in the same room as the HomePortal or for adding
computers in other rooms to the network.

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Step 1Getting Started
First: Locate your HomePortal key code
Find the Before You Start page included in your HomePortal package. This insert will help you determine
the key code that you will need to install the HomePortal residential gateway on your first computer.
Second: Remove or disable conflicting applications
Applications that enable a computer to share its Internet connection (often called Internet sharing software)
and PC based firewall applications typically interfere with the HomePortal and should be removed or
disabled before you install the HomePortal residential gateway. The HomePortal provides all of the same
features as the products listed below so you don’t need to worry about losing Internet sharing and security
capabilities. For more information on the HomePortal firewall, see Technical Support at www.2Wire.com.
If you have any of the following (or similar) applications installed on your computers, remove or disable
them according to the manufacturer’s instructions before proceeding.
Third: Check your computer’s browser and system requirements
Verify that your computers meet the following minimum requirements:
Browser Requirements
Windows: Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher (included on the HomePortal Setup Wizard CD) or
Netscape Navigator 4.7 or higher.
Macintosh: Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or Netscape 4.74 or higher (included on the HomePortal
Setup Wizard CD).
Internet sharing applications such as... Proxy software such as... Security software such as...
• 3Com HomeClick
• Microsoft Internet Connection Sharing
• Intel Anypoint ISS
•WinGate
• Sygate
• Norton Internet Security
• Black Ice
• Zone Alarm

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System Requirements
• At least 32 MB of RAM
• At least one computer with CD-ROM
• 5 MB of available hard disk space for 2Wire HomePortal software
• Windows 98, 98SE, Windows ME, Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 6, Windows 2000,
Windows XP, or Mac OS 8.6 or higher
• Network interface card(s) appropriate to your HomePortal model.

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Step 2Connect Your First Computer
to the HomePortal
Choose a computer and connection type
The first computer you connect to your home network is used to configure the HomePortal residential
gateway for proper operation. Choose one of the following methods to connect your first computer to the
HomePortal. Save and close all open programs before you begin connecting your HomePortal.
* If you use a 2Wire wireless adapter (PC card or USB adapter) in your computer for wireless
networking, the HomePortal Setup Wizard software automatically configures it to communicate with
the HomePortal during setup, but you will need to install the driver. See Appendix A for detailed
installation instructions.
If you are NOT using a 2Wire wireless adapter, you will need to manually configure your adapter to
communicate with the HomePortal BEFORE installing the HomePortal software. See Appendix B for
detailed configuration instructions.
Connection Type Go to...
Ethernet
Requires: A computer with an Ethernet port.
Recommended for: Primary computer in the same room as the HomePortal.
page 6
USB
Requires: A Windows 98, 98 SE, ME, Windows 2000, or Windows XP computer
with an available USB port.
Recommended for: Primary computer in the same room as the HomePortal.
page 7
Home phoneline networking (HomePNA)
Requires: A computer with a HomePNA port or an external HomePNA adapter
such as the 2Wire PC Port.
Recommended for: Additional computers in the same room as the HomePortal
or computers in other rooms.
page 10
Network connection via Ethernet hub or switch
Requires: An Ethernet hub or switch and a computer with an Ethernet port.
Recommended for: Multiple computers in the same room as the HomePortal.
page 12
Wireless (Model 100SW only)
Requires: A computer with an 802.11b wireless network adapter* installed.
Wireless adapters are purchased separately from the HomePortal.
Recommended for: Mobile computers such as laptops.
page 13

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1. Connect the Ethernet cable from your broadband modem to the BROADBAND MODEM port on the
HomePortal.
2. Connect the provided Ethernet cable from your computer to the LOCAL ETHERNET port on the
HomePortal.
3. Connect the provided AC power adapter from the HomePortal’s POWER port to an electrical outlet.The
green POWER light on the front of the HomePortal should come on.
4. Connect the remaining cable from the broadband modem to your broadband service (cable or DSL
wall jack).
5. This connection is only required if you plan to use HomePNA to connect other computers to your network.
Connect the provided telephone cable from the PHONE LINE port on the HomePortal to a telephone
jack.
IMPORTANT: Don’t forget to reboot your cable or DSL modem after new connections are made and make
sure that your modem is powered on before proceeding.
Check your connections
With your computer completely started, verify the POWER and HOME NETWORK indicator lights on the
front of the HomePortal are green. If they are not, see “Diagnosing connection problems” on page 22. The
BROADBAND LINK indicator light will not turn green until the HomePortal software has been installed and
an Internet connection has been established.
Continue from here to Step 3 “Install the HomePortal Software” on page 15.
Ethernet Connection
Requires a computer with an Ethernet port

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Note: In a HomePortal network, only one Windows 98, 98 SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, or Windows
XP computer can be directly connected to the HomePortal via USB. Additional computers may be added to
the network using connection options such as home phoneline networking (HomePNA). USB/HomePortal
connectivity is not available for Macintosh, Windows 95, Windows 95 B OSR2, or Windows NT.
1. Connect the Ethernet cable from your broadband modem to the BROADBAND MODEM port on the
HomePortal.
2. Connect the provided USB cable from the PC port on the HomePortal to your computer’s USB port.
The gray end fits into the HomePortal and the beige end goes to your PC.
3. Connect the provided AC power adapter from the HomePortal’s POWER port to an electrical outlet.
The green POWER light on the front of the HomePortal should come on.
4. Connect the remaining cable from the broadband modem to your broadband service (cable or DSL
wall jack).
5. This connection is only required if you plan to use HomePNA to connect other computers to your
network.Connect the provided telephone cable from the PHONE LINE port on the HomePortal to a
telephone jack.
IMPORTANT: Don’t forget to reboot your cable or DSL modem after new connections are made and make
sure that your modem is powered on before proceeding.
USB Connection
Requires a Windows 98, 98 SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, or Windows XP
computer with an available USB port

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Install the 2Wire Gateway USB driver
Before installing your HomePortal software, you must install the 2Wire Gateway USB driver on your
computer. The following screens show the installation under Windows 98SE and may vary somewhat on
Windows ME, Windows 2000, and Windows XP.
1. Power on your computer. The Add New
Hardware Wizard opens. Click Next to
continue.
2. Select Search for best driver for your device
and click Next to continue.
3. Place the HomePortal Setup Wizard CD in the
CD-ROM tray and select CD-ROM drive. Click
Next to continue.
Note: Make sure only the CD-ROM drive is
selected. Otherwise, Windows may load the
wrong file.

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IMPORTANT: Don’t forget to reboot your cable or DSL modem after new connections are made and make
sure that your modem is powered on before proceeding.
4. Select The updated driver and click Next.
5. Click Next.
Note: If asked to insert your Windows CD,
please do so and follow the onscreen
instructions. If you don’t have your Windows
CD handy, look for the Windows.cab files in the
locations listed below:
C:\WINDOWS\options\cab
C:\WINDOWS
C:\WINDOWS\system
C:\Win98
6. Click Finish.
7. Remove the CD from the CD-ROM tray, then
click Yes to restart your computer.

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Check your connections
With your computer completely started, verify the POWER and HOME NETWORK indicator lights on the
front of the HomePortal are green. If they are not, see “Diagnosing connection problems” on page 22. The
BROADBAND LINK indicator light will not turn green until the HomePortal software has been installed and
an Internet connection has been established.
Continue from here to Step 3 “Install the HomePortal Software” on page 15.
Computers connected with HomePNA access the Internet connection on the HomePortal residential
gateway and other computers on the network using existing telephone wiring. You will need one adapter
for each computer that you are connecting through HomePNA. If your computer does not have a
HomePNA port, you must install a PCI HomePNA adapter or an external HomePNA adapter. Specific
instructions for installing HomePNA network adapters can be found in the individual adapter package (if
purchased separately) or on your HomePortal Setup Wizard CD (if included with your HomePortal). The
HomePNA adapter shown in the following example is a 2Wire PC Port Phoneline Adapter.
1. Connect the Ethernet cable from your broadband modem to the BROADBAND MODEM port on the
HomePortal.
2. Connect the provided telephone cable from the PHONE LINE port on the HomePortal to a telephone
jack.
Home Phoneline Networking (HomePNA)
Connection
Requires a computer with a HomePNA port or an external HomePNA adapter

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3. Connect the provided AC power adapter from the HomePortal’s POWER port to an electrical outlet.
The green POWER light on the front of the HomePortal should come on.
4. Connect the remaining cable from the broadband modem to your broadband service (cable or DSL
wall jack).
5. Install your HomePNA adapter according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Note: If you are installing a phoneline filter, it must be installed directly between the telephone and the
wall jack, as shown in the diagram. Do not connect the telephone line from the HomePNA adapter to the
phoneline filter. The network will not work properly if the phoneline filter is connected directly to the
HomePNA adapter. You can use the provided Y-adapter to connect both the HomePNA adapter and the
phoneline filter to the same phone jack.
Note: Your HomePNA card or adapter is not the analog V90 dial-up modem that may be integrated in
your computer. Please make sure that you connect both separately.
IMPORTANT: Don’t forget to reboot your cable or DSL modem after new connections are made and make
sure that your modem is powered on before proceeding.
Check your connections
With your computer completely started, verify the POWER and HOME NETWORK indicator lights on the
front of the HomePortal are green. If they are not, see “Diagnosing connection problems” on page 22. The
BROADBAND LINK indicator light will not turn green until the HomePortal software has been installed and
an Internet connection has been established.
Continue from here to Step 3 “Install the HomePortal Software” on page 15.

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Note: The HomePortal has an auto-crossover port. You do not need to use a special crossover cable or
make any changes to the configuration of your HomePortal, Ethernet hub, or switch. The HomePortal will
establish the type of port needed during setup.
1. Connect the Ethernet cable from your broadband modem to the BROADBAND MODEM port on the
HomePortal.
2. Connect the provided Ethernet cable from the LOCAL ETHERNET port on the HomePortal to an open
port on the hub or switch.
3. Connect the first computer’s Ethernet adapter to the hub or switch using an Ethernet cable.
4. Using another Ethernet cable (not provided), connect each additional computer to the hub or switch.
5. Plug the hub or switch into an electrical outlet.
6. Connect the provided AC power adapter from the HomePortal’s POWER port to an electrical outlet.
The green POWER light on the front of the HomePortal should come on.
7. Connect the remaining cable from the broadband modem to your broadband service (cable or DSL
wall jack).
8. This connection is only required if you plan to use HomePNA to connect other computers to your
network. Connect the provided telephone cable from the PHONE LINE port on the HomePortal to a
telephone jack.
Network with Ethernet Hub or Switch
Computer has Ethernet adapter and you are using an Ethernet hub or switch

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IMPORTANT: Don’t forget to reboot your cable or DSL modem after new connections are made and make
sure that your modem is powered on before proceeding.
Check your connections
With your computer completely started, verify the POWER and HOME NETWORK indicator lights on the
front of the HomePortal are green. If they are not, see “Diagnosing connection problems” on page 22. The
BROADBAND LINK indicator light will not turn green until the HomePortal software has been installed and
an Internet connection has been established.
Continue from here to Step 3 “Install the HomePortal Software” on page 15.
1. Connect the Ethernet cable from your broadband modem to the BROADBAND MODEM port on the
HomePortal.
2. Connect the provided AC power adapter from the HomePortal’s POWER port to an electrical outlet.
The green POWER light on the front of the HomePortal should come on.
3. Connect the remaining cable from the broadband modem to your broadband service (cable or DSL
wall jack).
4. Install your wireless adapter according to the manufacturer’s instructions (see note below).
Note: If you use a 2Wire wireless adapter (PC card or USB adapter) for wireless networking, the
HomePortal Setup Wizard software automatically configures it to communicate with the HomePortal
Wireless Connection Model 100SW only
Requires a computer with 802.11b wireless adapter installed

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during setup, but you will need to install the driver. See Appendix A for detailed installation
instructions.
If you are NOT using a 2Wire wireless adapter, you will need to manually configure your adapter of
choice to communicate with the HomePortal BEFORE installing the HomePortal software. See
Appendix B for detailed configuration instructions.
IMPORTANT: Don’t forget to reboot your cable or DSL modem after new connections are made and make
sure that your modem is powered on before proceeding.
Check your connections
With your computer completely started and your wireless card properly configured, verify the POWER and
HOME NETWORK indicator lights on the front of the HomePortal are green. If they are not, see “Diagnosing
connection problems” on page 22. The BROADBAND LINK indicator light will not turn green until the
HomePortal software has been installed and an Internet connection has been established.
Continue to Step 3 “Install the HomePortal Software” on page 15.

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Step 3Install the HomePortal Software
Before installing the HomePortal software, it is very important that you locate your
HomePortal key code and disable any conflicting applications such as firewall and file-
and printer-sharing applications. See Step 1, “Getting Started.”
Installing the HomePortal Setup Wizard on Windows PCs
Note: Close all programs before running the HomePortal Setup Wizard.
Place the HomePortal Setup Wizard CD (see note below) in the CD-ROM drive of your computer and
follow the onscreen instructions. It may take up to one full minute for the Setup Wizard to start.
Note: XP users should use the HomePortal Setup Wizard for Windows XP CD.
Starting the Setup Wizard manually on Windows PCs
After one minute, if the Setup Wizard does not run automatically, follow these steps:
1. Double-click the My Computer icon located on the desktop.
2. Double-click the icon that corresponds to your CD-ROM drive, then double-click Setup.exe.
3. Follow the onscreen instructions.
First computer only: After the Setup Wizard completes, the BROADBAND LINK indicator light on the front
of the HomePortal flashes green as it attempts to establish a connection to your broadband service
provider. This could take several minutes. The light will turn solid green when the connection is
established. Your Web browser will automatically launch to complete the installation of the HomePortal
software.

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Installing the HomePortal Setup Wizard on Macintosh computers
IMPORTANT: If your Macintosh does not have a current Web browser, you must install one before
installing the HomePortal software. To install a browser, drag the folder from the HomePortal Setup Wizard
CD to your Macintosh hard drive, double-click the browser icon, then follow the onscreen instructions.
Note: Close all programs before running the HomePortal Setup Wizard.
1. Place the HomePortal Setup Wizard CD in the CD-ROM drive of your computer.
2. Double-click on the 2Wire icon. Double-click the 2Wire install icon and click Continue.
3. Click Install to copy the HomePortal software to a folder called 2Wire HomePortal on the Macintosh
hard drive. To copy the files to a different folder, click Select Folder... from the pull-down menu and
select another folder. Click Install and follow the onscreen instructions.
First computer only: After the Setup Wizard completes, the BROADBAND LINK indicator light on the front
of the HomePortal flashes green as it attempts to establish a connection to your broadband service
provider. This could take several minutes. The light will turn solid green when the connection is
established. Your Web browser will automatically launch to complete the installation of the HomePortal
software.